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Of Mice and Men
Vocab list #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| derision | mockery, rudely make fun of, insult |
| reprehensive | Shameful, disgraceful |
| cower cowering | scared, not brave, tremble or crouch in fear |
| ego | a persons sense of self-esteem, or self-importance |
| aloof | not friendly, to separate yourself from the group |
| contemptuous | showing or feeling a strong dislike or disrespect; scornful and insulting |
| disarming | charming, irresistible |
| meager | lacking of quantity, skimpy |
| to jeer jeering a jeer | to make rude remarks loudly a rude remark Loud and rude cheering from a crowd |
| console | to comfort at a time of grief or dissapointment, soothe, calm it down |
| bewildered to bewilder | baffled, confused, perplexed, surprised |
| complacent | feeling satisfied with one's actions and unconcerned with achieving more |
| ominous | giving the impression that something bad is going to happen |
| monotonous | dull, lacking in variety and interest |